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G308 JEG

1989 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,740 mi
Last recorded158,740 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Astra65,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 JEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 158,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 158,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 158,413 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 157,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2016 157,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose perished

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Mirror missing

Nearside Front Seat missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rubbers perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 156,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 154,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 15,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 151,300 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 149,608 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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G308 JEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G308 JEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 37 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G308 JEG registered?

G308 JEG is a 1989 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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